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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1940
Page
12
The Men’s Club of the First Evangelical and Reformed Church will hold a supper meeting Monday night at 7 at the church. A special program is planned with principal discussion on increasing Sunday School attendance. Officials seek full club turnout.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee shows a tight division on export embargoes to Japan with seven opposed, seven in favor, and six undecided out of 23 members. Four undecided members would be swayed by Hull’s forthcoming position, while Green leans with the administration. The panel plans informal discussion next Wednesday on two embargo proposals.
High Point High School Symphony Orchestra performs this afternoon at 4 30 in the Junior High School auditorium under Miss Virginia Frank. The program includes Bach Saint Saens Verdi Grieg and Drigo with pieces such as The Carnival of the Animals The Swan and Triumphal March. This marks the orchestra s 25th public appearance since its organization two and a half years ago.
The plan would restrict exports of iron, steel, oil, gasoline and scrap metal to Japan over alleged violations in China. Senators Schnellenbach and Pittman push embargo proposals asserting Japan breached the nine power treaty. Hull may not testify, delaying action, while both leaders press for action this session.
At the close of the program the troop planned a lesson in Etching to be conducted at the next meeting by Mrs Mabel Burnett.
A group of Girl Scout leaders and committee members attended the G. S. Leaders' Conference on Saturday at the Woman's College in Greensboro. Attendees included Mrs. L. B. Marritt Mrs. T. Y. Brincefield Mrs. M. H. Blackburn Mrs. J. I. Hall Mrs. D. D. Ingram and Miss W. M. Haggler.
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness shown during the illness and death of our beloved wife and mother Mrs Laura Starbuck Hairlip. Special thanks for floral tributes automobile donations ministers consoling remarks and Hoover Funeral Home for its service.
Mrs. J. C. Robbins, 67, longtime High Point resident, died at 626 East High Street. Funeral at St. Mark Methodist Church with Rev. R. W. Winchester officiating. Survived by two daughters Maybell Nixon Roberta Robbins and son Readie Robbins, all of High Point.
The Valentine Club of the First Baptist Church met at Misses Margie and Lillian McCollum home on Leonard Street Tuesday evening. Talks were given by Luther Kimball Johnny Stricklin Camilla Litaker and Elizabeth Williams. Three new members joined.
The Swing Club held its meeting at Mrs. Connie Welbert's home with Miss Mary Moore hosting. Officers were elected for the year, led by President Thelma Hayes, and the next meeting is set for February 22 at Mrs. Parthenia Hill's home on East Washington Street.
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